Black Bean Chili

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Bean Chili</B></div> <div> Serves 6 to 8</div> <bR> <div> <B>Ingredients</B></div> <div> 8 slices bacon , chopped </div> <div> 2 onions , chopped fine </div> <div> 2 red bell peppers , seeded and chopped </div> <div> 2 jalapeño chiles , seeded and chopped fine </div> <div> 1/4 cup chili powder </div> <div> 2 tablespoons ground cumin </div> <div> 2 tablespoons dried oregano </div> <div> 5 garlic cloves , minced </div> <div> 6 cups water </div> <div> 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth </div> <div> 1 1/2 pounds dried black beans , rinsed and picked over </div> <div> 1 boneless ham (1 to 1 1/2 pounds) (see note) </div> <div> 1 (28-ounce) can diced tomatoes </div> <div> 1 (15.5-ounce) can black beans , drained and rinsed </div> <div> 3 tablespoons fresh lime juice from 2 limes</div> <bR> <div> <B>Directions</B></div> <div> Cook bacon in Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp, about 8 minutes</div> <div> Transfer bacon to paper towel-lined plate</div> <div> Cook onions, peppers, and jalapeños in bacon fat until softened, about 8 minutes</div> <div> Transfer half of sautéed vegetables to medium bowl, wrap with plastic, and reserve in refrigerator</div> <div> Add chili powder, cumin, and oregano to pot with remaining vegetables and cook until deeply fragrant, about 2 minutes</div> <div> Add garlic and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds</div> <div> Stir in water, broth, 2 teaspoons salt, dried beans, ham, and crisp bacon</div> <div> Bring to boil and let simmer 15 minutes. </div> <div> Transfer bean mixture to slow cooker and arrange piece of aluminum foil on surface of liquid</div> <div> Cover and cook on low until beans are tender, 7 to 9 hours (or cook on high 4 to 6 hours). </div> <div> Remove lid, discard foil, and transfer ham to cutting board</div> <div> Stir tomatoes into slow cooker, cover, and cook on high until tomatoes soften, about 20 minutes</div> <div> Meanwhile, transfer canned beans to bowl and mash with potato masher until rough paste forms</div> <div> Chop (or shred) ham into bite-sized pieces</div> <div> Stir mashed beans, ham, lime juice, and refrigerated vegetables into slow cooker</div> <div> Cook, covered, until heated through, about 5 minutes</div> <div> Season with salt</div> <div> serve this chili with sour cream, shredded Monterey Jack cheese, and fresh cilantro</div> <bR> <div> note</div> <div> The aluminum foil helps keep all the beans under the surface of the liquid, where they cook evenly</div> <bR> <bR> </td> </tr></table></body>